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KEJSenior Contributor
Yesterday I got a call from The Hospital to say there's been a cancellation and I go in on Tuesday to have my right wrist operated on for Carpal Tunnel. I'm excited as my left wrist was a success. So looking forward to having no nerve pain and no more pins and needles as well. This mean I will come of some medication as well. .
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
will be thinking of you @KEJ 
is this next tuesday
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KEJSenior Contributor
Yeap it is. I can't wait to be pain free!
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sooo pleased for you @KEJ
my step S1 had it in his left hand , understand the pain
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D-Day @KEJ hope all goes well.
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KEJSenior Contributor
Well I went in today and finally had the operation. I now must work on doing lots of therapy.
im looking forward to be pain free.
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KEJSenior Contributor
Last week I developed an infection to my wound. I was put on antibiotics to get rid of the infection. I had the stitches removed and it was a relief because it was swollen and infected. We has to squeeze the puss out!
Today Iwent back and my hand is heaps better. Yesterday I removed all the dead skin. It looks so much better. Some spot has bled because of the new skin not stretching. I go back to the hospital tomorrow.
i am now no longer experiencing nerve pain or pins and needles. It was really worth having the operation after a long battle of these horrible pain. I sleep so much better now and my voices are sort of under control. I'm slowly drifting away from my dad as I have realised he is depending on me. I did not stay the weekend. I spent the weekend sorting out papers etc and found another poem.
I have put it up but there is no title. Let me know what you think!
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How are you going @KEJ
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KEJSenior Contributor
Hi
Im doing okay. My right hand is starting to hewal. Just got a scab and its getting smaller. I hope to hear from Aust Post shortly to see if i can gety a casual job.
My mental wellbeing is doing okay. I have been busy. I am to give a speech on Wednesday about my recovery journey for the Mental Health Week. Im a bit nervous but that is to be expected.
I hope you are doing well too!
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Hope that your speech goes well @KEJ , have you been practicing it out loud to your furbaby?
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
hello and hugs @KEJ , @Former-Member
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